Excellence in Education Award Medal

Medal, Table

Creator:

Griliches, Avraam Avenirovich

Date:

1890

Materials:

Silver gilt

Dimensions:

D 2 in x D 0.1875 in

Accession Number:

440.83

Description

Silver gilt medal. Given for excellence in education to students of in government institues for femals. On obverse: profile of Alexander III and inscription: Б. М. Александръ III императоръ и самодерж. Всеросс. ("By the grace of God Alexander III Emperor and and Autocrat of All Russias"). On reverse: vineyard illumined by rays and inscription: Посѣти виноградъ сей ("Visit this Vineyard"); за отличiе 1890 ("for excellence 1890"). Last two numbers of 1890 are stamped.